Basic Usage

In this page, we’ll show some basic operations you can do using SketchUp connector.

Sending Data

For the moment, there is only one send mode: Selection.

To send data:

1. Select all the objects you want to send.
2. Click on the "Send" cube.
3. If you wish to change the target branch, click on the selected branch and choose the desired branch from the dropdown menu.

Receiving Data

Receiving streams in SketchUp is as simple as clicking the "Receive" cube. As with sending, you can switch the targeted branch and the particular commit to receive.

WARNING

Note that if you sent SketchUp groups to a stream, they will be received as component instances rather than groups.

Creating a New Stream

Creating a new stream is also really easy.

1. Click on the "Create New Stream" button.
2. A dialog box will appear. Provide a name for your stream and an optional description.
3. To make your stream private, use the toggle option.
4. Click on the "Create" button to finalize and create your stream.

That's it! Your new stream is now successfully created.

Creating a Branch

To create a new branch:

1. Hover over the branch button. “+” button will appear on the left. Click on it.
2. A new dialog box will open where you can name your branch and optionally provide a description for it.
3. Click on "Create".

The newly created branch will become active, ready for you to start working on it.

Adding a Stream by URL

If you have the URL of the data you want to receive, you can easily add it using the "Add By ID or URL" button. Paste the URL of the data you want to receive and click “Add”. A Stream Card will be added, with the branch and commit selected from the pasted URL.

Switching Accounts

Your Speckle accounts should be added via Speckle Manager (opens new window).

You can switch between your accounts by clicking on your profile image and selecting it from the popup menu.